Professional Arena: DANCER

June --
I don't know anything about how to file keep getting the run around
heather
exotic dancer
tecumseh
OK
Heather didn't really ask a question here but I think it important to once again alert indies. In general, indies should not prepare their own taxes. It's complicated. What they should do [...]

Hi June,
I have a follow up question to your advice to "describe your profession broadly" Tip #5 in Designers Dozen: Tax Saving Tips For The Graphic Artist.
I would like to list my profession as "movement professional" so that I can treat 1099 income from teaching pilates, dance, and artist fees from [...]

Hey June!
I am a professional ballet dancer and teacher. This is my first year as an indie.
My question for you has to do with audits. Since I get 1099s that my employer fills out, what should I do if they are wrong (i.e. too short)? I asked my dad and he [...]

I choose questions from indies that I think will be most helpful to the most people. I stay away from questions about unique situations that won't be informative to a lot of you. The situation below, from Michelle, although unique has a number of situations that apply to a lot of indies.
I've noted [...]

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